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Scarsdale Mathnasium To Host Second 'TriMathlon' For Elementary Students

SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Some of southern Westchester’s youngest and brightest mathematical students are set to show off their skills at the annual “TriMathlon” at the Mathnasium of Scarsdale.

Students participating in last year's TriMathlon in Scarsdale.

Students participating in last year's TriMathlon in Scarsdale.

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Students that participate in the 'TriMathlon' in Scarsdale will raise money to benefit their school districts.

Students that participate in the 'TriMathlon' in Scarsdale will raise money to benefit their school districts.

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Students from Scarsdale will be vying for the gold medal at this year's fifth annual TriMathlon.

Students from Scarsdale will be vying for the gold medal at this year's fifth annual TriMathlon.

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Last year's winners of the Mathnasium TriMathlon in Scarsdale celebrated their victories.

Last year's winners of the Mathnasium TriMathlon in Scarsdale celebrated their victories.

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Now in its fifth iteration, officials are gearing up for the biggest TriMathlon yet, with “TriMathletes” in grades two through five competing against each other for medals and to raise money for their school districts.

“Mathnasium’s TriMathlon contest is designed to encourage kids to engage in math and to support local schools,” Director Shane Bland stated. “Children at all levels of math ability are invited to participate. In addition to winning medals, all students who participate this year will earn money for local schools with a donation for each student participating in the event.”

The TriMathlon consists of three events, which includes Magic Squares, where students develop their own problem; the Counting Game, which tests students’ ability to count from and to any number, by any number. The last event is the Mental Math Workout, which challenges participants to solve problems without a pencil and paper to demonstrate their “number sense.”

Second and third grade students will compete against one another in one division, while the fourth and fifth graders will square off in the other. Participants from around the country will compete in similar TriMathlons with the goal of raising $40,000.

Top scorers will be invited to be held at the Grand Prize TriMathlon, which will be held at the winner’s local Mathnasium center the following weekend.

Students need not be enrolled in a Mathnasium center to participate in the free event. Interested parties can now register online, where they will also find prep materials and practice tests. The TriMathlon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 in Scarsdale.

“Mathnasium’s TriMathlon provides a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage in math in a fun way that also gives back to the community,” Kevin Carnes, President of Lakeshore’s Education Division, said. “We’re proud to support this event and inspire more kids to develop a love for math.”

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